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In honor of the Apollo 11's 40th anniversary today, here is a portion of President John F. Kennedy's historic and inspirational speech at Rice University in Texas on Sept. 12, 1962. Learn more aboutNASA.

In July, 1969, America sent the first humans to the moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins were aboard the mission named Apollo 11. The launch vehicle they rode, the Saturn 5 rocket, is still the most powerful machine ever built. It generated almost 8 million pounds of thrust and even after nearly 40 years, it is the only vehicle that has carried men beyond earth's gravity. It is also produced the second loudest noise ever, second only to a nuclear bomb explosion.

Watch it now, as you would have seen it on July 16, 1969, at 9:26 AM EDT. T-minus 00:5:59 and counting. The live U.S. broadcast via satellite of the lift-off of Apollo 11:

De-classified Original NASA video of Apollo 11 lift-off on July 16, 1969 (excellent quality video for the internet):

Incredible close up video from cameras mounted on the gantry, launch pad, and surrounding areas of Apollo 11 - Saturn V Launch on July 20, 1969 at exactly 9:32 AM (EST):

Launch of Apollo 11 from top of the gantry on July 16, 1969 at exactly 9:32AM (EST).

Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969: "The Eagle Has Landed". The video below is the official NASA release of the live world-wide broadcast of Neil Armstrong's first step on the Moon, and the words he said. This is what he wrote minutes before he set foot on the Moon - “That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” But the audio transmission to Earth was choppy, and it cut a single word (letter article) that made all the difference in it's meaning.

This is what was actually heard by everyone on Earth, the most famous quote in human history - "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".

Pictures of Neil Armstrong on July 15, 1969 before the Apollo 11 launch. He is and will always be the first human being ever to walk on another world, the Moon!

Look at the people from around the world who saw these incredible images live on TV. They are all in disbelieve on what they say on TV that morning on July 20, 1969!

Truly spectacular images of Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon!!!

Picture of Neil Armstrong on the Moon saluting the American flag and the people on Earth!

1st picture of a man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong in his spacesuit on July 20, 1969. According to Life Magazine, this is the most famous picture of the 20th century in the world. For a generation of young children growing up in the United States in the 70s and early 80s, Neil Armstrong was the ultimate hero! Me included.

PS. There are certain dates, moments, and events in our lives you can never forget! No matter how old you get to be. July 20th is the anniversary of the first man on the Moon, and it is also the birthday of my father Ronald. I never say the Apollo 11 event on TV, but I always remember that it is a special day.......